Elizabeth Farhat

Throughout my professional career, I have established a reputation as a transformational and exceptional lab/project manager who is undeterred by obstacles, committed to furthering standards of excellence, and driven by complex supply/demand challenges. I have proven success steering initiatives from conception to completion within budgetary and time constraints. I am an expert at coordinating lab maintenance and engineering needs. I have proven success in bringing brainchild into reality and delivering exceptional product development solutions. I am recognized for steering projects for new baffle development in liaison with global cross-functional team, including R&D, engineering, material processing, part processing-IM, and marketing from product formulation to specification testing, customer material approval, and launch. I hold a successful track record leading research projects; Odor and Emissions, CKD, Sag, and low bake with keen focus on technology understanding, product improvements (chemical and manufacturing), test method development, and raw material replacement for supply chain security and cost savings. I am a versatile and results-driven professional with substantial experience ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and IATF 16949, PCP, and PSP processes. I am adept at collaborating cross-functionally while training, leading, and motivating new hires to develop insight on equipment usage, testing methods, project coordination, data interpretation, sample preparation, and technical report writing. I am expert at engaging in several phases of compliance adherence and assurance with multiple global regulatory bodies to confirm usage of REACH compliant materials, efficient R&D representation in TS/IATF audits, procurement/deployment of traceable standards for IATF 16949, and alignment of lab equipment in line with IATF 16949 guidelines. I excel at reviewing and analyzing research and field trial proposals while engaging in long-term product planning activities. I am proficient at developing trusted relationships with stakeholders by leveraging interpersonal communication. I possess in-depth knowledge and working understanding of creating an excellent working environment based on open communication, respect, accountability, and creativity. My passion is delivering service that goes beyond organizational expectations, whilst creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved! Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] with any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work.